Chapter 543 Drive Her Up The Dead End
Amelia took the elevator to the top floor. Isabella trotted behind her and entered the elevator as well. Linda’s heart fell when she saw the two people coming out of the elevator.
One was Oscar’s beloved, while the other was his pursuer. Linda dared not to imagine what would happen when these two women met.
“Mrs. Clinton, why are you here?” Linda asked politely.
“Is Oscar here at work? I want to have lunch with him,” Amelia replied with a smile.
“Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Clinton didn’t come to the company today.” Linda shot Amelia a quizzical look. She remembered the latter was staying under the same roof with Oscar. She wondered how Amelia did not know that Oscar did not come to the company today.
Amelia had roughly guessed what Linda was thinking, the former nonchalantly brushed it off. “He was sending Tony to Olivia’s place. I thought he had reached here. It’s all right then. Can I wait for him in his office?”
Without further ado, Linda invited Amelia to the office but was stopped by Isabella at the entrance. Isabella exclaimed, “Linda, you’re Oscar’s secretary. Your job is to keep any self-invited guests away when he’s not around. Have you forgotten about this? I don’t mind asking Oscar to fire an incompetent secretary.”
A gleam of impatience shone in Linda’s eyes. She had had enough of Isabella’s imperiousness in the company. However, she had no say over Isabella’s actions due to the latter’s domineering status.
Linda gathered up every patience she had within herself and said, “Ms. Walker, Mrs. Clinton is not a self-invited guest. She’s Mr. Clinton’s wife. I’m sure Mr. Clinton will not say a word even if Mrs. Clinton requests this office for herself.”
Isabella glared at Linda and entered the office. She was now in the same space with Amelia.
Linda felt like her head was throbbing. “Ms. Walker, I believe you still have work to do. Please leave the office. Don’t make things difficult for me.”
Isabella crossed her arms in front of her chest and said, “I need to report a project to Oscar. I will wait for him here. You can leave and do your work now.”
Linda was stumped and gave Amelia a sideways glance.
Sensing her dilemma, Amelia chimed in, “Linda, you can leave first. Don’t worry about Ms. Walker and me here. We’ll be fine.”
“All right, Mrs. Clinton.” Linda pondered for a moment before she asked, “Which coffee would you like, Mrs. Clinton? Or perhaps you would like some tea?”
“Water is fine.” Amelia smiled.
Isabella ordered, “Give me a cup of coffee without sugar.”
“No problem.” Linda left and closed the door on her way out.
Amelia walked to the window and called Oscar. The call rang for a long time without anyone picking it up. Just as she was wondering if Oscar was avoiding her, he finally picked up the phone.
“Amelia.”
“Oscar, aren’t you coming to work yet?”
“I’m still here with Mom. I need to settle some matters first. I will go to the company in the evening. Where are you now? How do you know I’m not in the company?” Oscar paused for a moment before he continued, “Are you in Clinton Corporations?”
“You were not around when I woke up this morning. I know you’re upset. I don’t want to leave our problem hanging until the next day. That’s why I come to the company hoping to have a talk with you. Please give us this chance to solve our disagreement. I don’t want our relationship to go sour.”
Oscar fell silent on the other end of the line.
“Amelia, I’m not mad with you. I merely want you to stand your ground. I do not object to the appearance of your pursuers, but your attitude toward them speaks everything to me. If you keep your distance from all the males, I won’t be bothered at all. Do you know someone has sent me photos of you and Kurt drinking coffee? You already knew that someone had been targeting you. Yet, you’re still in contact with them. Don’t you know that you are leaving a bad impression on Mom? Can you please refrain yourself for my sake?” Oscar sighed wearily.
Amelia’s face gradually turned pale as she listened to him.
“Amelia, please think about what I just said. I’ve told you before. I will never give up on you with the premise that my woman has only me in her heart.” With that, Oscar hung up the phone.
Amelia stared at the phone that had been disconnected. She suddenly felt heavy at heart.
“What’s the matter? Did you have an argument with Oscar?” She jumped when Isabella’s voice suddenly boomed behind her.
Amelia kept the phone and said, “Ms. Walker, I will excuse myself first.”
Then, she walked past Isabella before the latter interrupted, “Amelia, do you like the photos?”
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